Boston College (2‑2) heads to Atlanta for a Halloween showdown with 8th‑seed Duke, who sit 3‑1 after a last‑minute win over Virginia. Duke’s offense leans on sophomore running back Nate Sheppard, who has racked up 875 yards, 5.7 yards per carry, 30 receptions and nine total touchdowns, earning mid‑season All‑American honors. Quarterback Walker Eget throws for about 200 yards per game with a 62% completion rate, while receivers Jonah Burton, Jared Richardson and TE Jeremiah Hasley each contribute 200+ yards. Defensively, Duke ranks in the top 25 for total and scoring defense, limiting opponents to 3.3 yards per rush and posting 18 sacks. BC will need a quick‑handed McKenzie and solid third‑down play to pull off an upset and stay bowl‑eligible.
The Men’s Other Top 25 preseason poll—released just days before the 2026‑27 college basketball season—places Saint Louis at No. 1, propelled by sharpshooters Trey Green (44.2% from three) and Amari McCottry. VCU follows in second, New Mexico and Saint Mary’s round out the top five, while Grand Canyon lands third with a trio of high‑scoring returners. The poll highlights key players: Utah State’s Mason Falslev (16 ppg), Grand Canyon’s Jaden Henley (17.7 ppg), and New Mexico’s Jake Hall (16.4 ppg, 117 three‑pointers). Coaching changes at Saint Mary’s, Utah State, and High Point add intrigue, and several teams announce notable transfers ahead of a packed non‑conference slate.
The Purdue basketball program is making a deep commitment to their head coach, Matt Painter. Painter is getting a massive pay increase to stay with the Boilermakers. “Sources: Matt Painter’s amended contract includes a salary raise to $7 million for this upcoming season, up from $5.2 million. The deal escalates by $50,000 each year. He’ll […]
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By GLENN GUILBEAU, Tiger Rag Editor National FOX sports announcer Tim Brando, one of the late Dale Brown’s closest friends, will join Tiger Rag Radio on Tuesday night to discuss the life and career of [...]
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Four-star point guard Jamaal McKnight Jr. commits to Utah, choosing Alex Jensen’s program over Kansas, UNLV and Boise State after a weekend visit. The Iowa United Prep star holds an 82 ESPN rating (No. 89 nationally), a 90 from 247Sports (No. 114 overall, No. 18 among PGs) and an 89 Rivals rating (No. 149 nationally). McKnight cites Utah’s family‑oriented culture, strong relationships with staff—especially assistant Raphael Chillious—and the enthusiastic fan base he experienced at a football game as key factors. He joins fellow 2027 signee Pierce Thompson, bolstering Utah’s recruiting class.
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Former North Carolina coach Hubert Davis will debut on TNT Sports as part of its coverage of the opening week of the 2026-27 college basketball season.
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. – The Naismith Hall of Fame has announced UConn men's basketball sophomore Braylon Mullins is on the Naismith Starting 5 - Jerry West Shooting Guard of the Year Top 20 Preseason Watch List. The Hall of Fame is announcing the preseason watch lists for its annual positional awards this week.
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. — Sophomore guard Alijah Arenas of the No. 21 USC Men's Basketball team was named to the 2027 Jerry West Award watch list, as announced by the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame on Tuesday.
Matt Able was named to the preseason watch list for the Jerry West Award, given to the nation's top shooting guard.
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Watkins is seeking an unprecedented third Ann Meyers Drysdale Award after becoming the first two-time winner in the award's history.
The Mountain West Connection’s Pac‑12 preseason preview crowns Gonzaga as the awards powerhouse for 2026‑27. Senior forward Braden Huff earns Player of the Year after a 17.8‑point, 5.6‑rebound comeback from a knee injury, while fellow Zags transfer Massamba Diop is named Defensive Player of the Year. Freshman of the Year ties between Gonzaga’s Ian Almansa and Juwan Ekanga‑Ehawa, and the Sixth Man award also splits between Gonzaga’s Javon Bennett and Isaiah Harwell. Mark Few (Gonzaga) shares Coach of the Year honors with Colorado State’s Ali Farokhmanesh. Utah State takes Best Offense; Gonzaga clinches Best Defense and Best Bench.
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. – University of Louisville fifth year guard Seth Trimble was named the 2027 Jerry West Award Preseason Watch List, the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame announced on Tuesday afternoon.
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. — University of Louisville women's basketball junior guard Tajianna Roberts was named to the Ann Meyers Drysdale Award Watch List, the Basketball Hall of Fame and Women's Basketball Coaches Association announced Tuesday afternoon. Roberts is one of 20 players on the initial watch list that recognizes the top shooting guard in all of women's college basketball.
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SPRINGFIELD, MASS. — The Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame announced the 20 watch-list candidates for the 2027 Jerry West Award and, in partnership with the Women's Basketball Coaches Association (WBCA), the 20 watch-list candidates for the 2027 Ann Meyers Drysdale Award.
STORRS, Conn. - UConn is set to host Villanova on Oct. 30 at 6 p.m. and Georgetown on Oct. 31 at 4 p.m. at the UConn Volleyball Center. The Huskies will face both the Wildcats and Hoyas for the second time this season, but will host each team for the first time.
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The Kent State women's basketball team will be in action on Wednesday for the lone exhibition contest of the preseason as Slippery Rock visits the M.A.C. Center for a 7 p.m. tip.
Ohio State women’s basketball heads into the 2026‑27 season facing a critical scoring void. While point guard Jaloni Cambridge returns with her conference‑leading 23.2 PPG, the Buckeyes lost key scorer Chance Gray, who posted 14.7 points per game and vital perimeter fire last year. The team keeps three statistical leaders—Cambridge, her sister Kennedy (3.7 steals per game), and center Elsa Lemmilä (2.3 blocks per game)—and finished the conference at No. 4, staying within 10 points of national champion UCLA. Yet pre‑season polls rank OSU No. 18 (AP, ESPN) or out of the top‑25 (IX Sports), behind six Big Ten rivals. The article debates whether OSU can replace Gray’s scoring and leadership to contend in the Big Ten.
Illinois lost its exhibition to Baylor on Thursday as guard Andrej Stojakovic and centers Zvonimir and Tomislav Ivisic exited with injuries, and Tomislav only returned briefly. Coach Brad Underwood confirmed Stojakovic, Zvonimir Ivisic and freshman Mirk Davidović are out, while Lincoln Williams is questionable after a head slip in practice. Tomislav Ivisic is back and will play in Wednesday’s final scrimmage against UIC, but the Illini will be missing four rotational players ahead of the regular‑season start on Nov. 2.
Indiana freshman point guard Markus Burton makes the Bob Cousy Award watchlist, joining the Naismith Hall of Fame’s 20 contenders for the nation’s top guard. Burton transferred from Notre Dame, where he posted 18.5 points, 2.8 rebounds and 3.7 assists in an injury‑shortened 2025‑26 season, and will lead the Hoosiers under coach Darian DeVries. The honor comes as Indiana opens the 2026‑27 campaign, highlighted by a 96‑68 preseason win over Butler on Oct. 11. The watchlist spot signals Burton as a key player to watch for Indiana’s push to break its three‑year NCAA tournament drought.